摘要: We explore the advantages that integrated microwave photonics (IMWP) can bring to access networks. first of all review most common architectures radio networks (RANs) identify segments where photonic components and over fiber links are located. Then, we provide a short description basic principles IMWP with aim illustrating current state art this technology its potentials. discuss possibilities incorporating into RAN front-haul. In particular, required MWP functionalities then feasibility implementing these in light near future art.